Record ID: WMID-EAB3B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copy of a gold uninscribed stater of the Southern Region / Belgae, c. 60-20 BC, 'Cheriton Smiler' type. Obverse: Wreath split by three corded lines, leading to 'turf cutter'. A small stamped F is present within the 'turf cutter' motif. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, multiple horizontal tails, pellets above, crab motif below. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 4.2 g As ABC p. 57, no. 755; BMC nos. 86-87. See also SUR-3D397D; SUR-AEBBC3; IOW-7A0F0D; HAMP-56D474 XRF analysis has been carried out using a tabletop Mistral XRF machine at the Cons…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-39A945
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled copper alloy imitation guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), milled during the late 19th Century AD (1850 AD to 1900 AD). The obverse depicts George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right. The legend is hard to read but probably read GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. The reverse depicts central coat of arms surmounted by crown. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The originals were nicknamed 'spade' guineas due to the shape of the shield. The reverse legend is hard to read, but probably reads W.C.B. …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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